One of the places where Sara's sexual abuse took place. Sara (21) was six when she complained that someone close to the family was interfering with her, but it wasn't until she was ten that she was heard. The last available study, conducted in 1994, indicated that 23 percent of girls and 15 percent of boys under the age of 17 in Spain had been sexually abused. Most abused children will never speak of their experience. As an adult survivor, Sara believes that disclosing her personal story will contribute to the prevention of future child sex abuse.

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One of the places where Sara's sexual abuse took place. Sara (21) was six when she complained that someone close to the family was interfering with her, but it wasn't until she was ten that she was heard. The last available study, conducted in 1994, indicated that 23 percent of girls and 15 percent of boys under the age of 17 in Spain had been sexually abused. Most abused children will never speak of their experience. As an adult survivor, Sara believes that disclosing her personal story will contribute to the prevention of future child sex abuse.

Bartomeu (38) was sexually abused at the age of ten by a man who played football with him and his friends after school in San Boix, Barcelona. He never spoke about it, until telling his wife 28 years later. The last available study, conducted in 1994, indicated that 23 percent of girls and 15 percent of boys under the age of 17 in Spain had been sexually abused. Most abused children will never speak of their experience. As an adult survivor, Bartomeu believes that disclosing his personal story will contribute to the prevention of future child sex abuse.

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Bartomeu (38) was sexually abused at the age of ten by a man who played football with him and his friends after school in San Boix, Barcelona. He never spoke about it, until telling his wife 28 years later. The last available study, conducted in 1994, indicated that 23 percent of girls and 15 percent of boys under the age of 17 in Spain had been sexually abused. Most abused children will never speak of their experience. As an adult survivor, Bartomeu believes that disclosing his personal story will contribute to the prevention of future child sex abuse.

Claudia was four years old when her mother died. She and her sister then spent a year at a relative's house during which time someone close to the family sexually abused her. The last available study, conducted in 1994, indicated that 23 percent of girls and 15 percent of boys under the age of 17 in Spain had been sexually abused. Most abused children will never speak of their experience. As an adult survivor, Claudia believes that disclosing her personal story will contribute to the prevention of future child sex abuse.

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Claudia was four years old when her mother died. She and her sister then spent a year at a relative's house during which time someone close to the family sexually abused her. The last available study, conducted in 1994, indicated that 23 percent of girls and 15 percent of boys under the age of 17 in Spain had been sexually abused. Most abused children will never speak of their experience. As an adult survivor, Claudia believes that disclosing her personal story will contribute to the prevention of future child sex abuse.

Image of a toilet flush mechanism, which triggers Claudia's memories of her sexual abuse. Claudia was four years old when her mother died. She and her sister then spent a year at a relative's house during which time someone close to the family sexually abused her. The last available study, conducted in 1994, indicated that 23 percent of girls and 15 percent of boys under the age of 17 in Spain had been sexually abused. Most abused children will never speak of their experience. As an adult survivor, Claudia believes that disclosing her personal story will contribute to the prevention of future child sex abuse.

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Image of a toilet flush mechanism, which triggers Claudia's memories of her sexual abuse. Claudia was four years old when her mother died. She and her sister then spent a year at a relative's house during which time someone close to the family sexually abused her. The last available study, conducted in 1994, indicated that 23 percent of girls and 15 percent of boys under the age of 17 in Spain had been sexually abused. Most abused children will never speak of their experience. As an adult survivor, Claudia believes that disclosing her personal story will contribute to the prevention of future child sex abuse.

Manuela (42) was abused repeatedly by a close member of her family between the ages of six and fourteen. The last available study, conducted in 1994, indicated that 23 percent of girls and 15 percent of boys under the age of 17 in Spain had been sexually abused. Most abused children will never speak of their experience. As an adult survivor, Manuela believes that disclosing her personal story will contribute to the prevention of future child sex abuse.

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Manuela (42) was abused repeatedly by a close member of her family between the ages of six and fourteen. The last available study, conducted in 1994, indicated that 23 percent of girls and 15 percent of boys under the age of 17 in Spain had been sexually abused. Most abused children will never speak of their experience. As an adult survivor, Manuela believes that disclosing her personal story will contribute to the prevention of future child sex abuse.

One of the places where Manuela remembers her sexual abuse taking place. Manuela (42) was abused repeatedly by a close member of her family between the ages of six and fourteen. The last available study, conducted in 1994, indicated that 23 percent of girls and 15 percent of boys under the age of 17 in Spain had been sexually abused. Most abused children will never speak of their experience. As an adult survivor, Manuela believes that disclosing her personal story will contribute to the prevention of future child sex abuse.

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One of the places where Manuela remembers her sexual abuse taking place. Manuela (42) was abused repeatedly by a close member of her family between the ages of six and fourteen. The last available study, conducted in 1994, indicated that 23 percent of girls and 15 percent of boys under the age of 17 in Spain had been sexually abused. Most abused children will never speak of their experience. As an adult survivor, Manuela believes that disclosing her personal story will contribute to the prevention of future child sex abuse.

Jose (23) was abused by the neighborhood librarian in the lavatory of the El Prat, Barcelona library when he was 13. His abuser showered him with gifts and money. Jose's mother found out when he was 16, pressed charges, and the librarian was sentenced to seven years in prison. The last available study, conducted in 1994, indicated that 23 percent of girls and 15 percent of boys under the age of 17 in Spain had been sexually abused. Most abused children will never speak of their experience. As an adult survivor, Jose believes that disclosing his personal story will contribute to the prevention of future child sex abuse.

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Jose (23) was abused by the neighborhood librarian in the lavatory of the El Prat, Barcelona library when he was 13. His abuser showered him with gifts and money. Jose's mother found out when he was 16, pressed charges, and the librarian was sentenced to seven years in prison. The last available study, conducted in 1994, indicated that 23 percent of girls and 15 percent of boys under the age of 17 in Spain had been sexually abused. Most abused children will never speak of their experience. As an adult survivor, Jose believes that disclosing his personal story will contribute to the prevention of future child sex abuse.

Irene (22) is unsure at what age she was first subjected to incest, but it certainly started when she was a small child in Barcelona. Only when she left home, at the age of 19, did she feel strong enough to confront her abuser. The last available study, conducted in 1994, indicated that 23 percent of girls and 15 percent of boys under the age of 17 in Spain had been sexually abused. Most abused children will never speak of their experience. As an adult survivor, Irene believes that disclosing her personal story will contribute to the prevention of future child sex abuse.

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Irene (22) is unsure at what age she was first subjected to incest, but it certainly started when she was a small child in Barcelona. Only when she left home, at the age of 19, did she feel strong enough to confront her abuser. The last available study, conducted in 1994, indicated that 23 percent of girls and 15 percent of boys under the age of 17 in Spain had been sexually abused. Most abused children will never speak of their experience. As an adult survivor, Irene believes that disclosing her personal story will contribute to the prevention of future child sex abuse.

Irene's parents' house - a scene that triggers her memories of sexual abuse. Irene (22) is unsure at what age she was first subjected to incest, but it certainly started when she was a small child in Barcelona. The last available study, conducted in 1994, indicated that 23 percent of girls and 15 percent of boys under the age of 17 in Spain had been sexually abused. Most abused children will never speak of their experience. As an adult survivor, Irene believes that disclosing her personal story will contribute to the prevention of future child sex abuse.

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Irene's parents' house - a scene that triggers her memories of sexual abuse. Irene (22) is unsure at what age she was first subjected to incest, but it certainly started when she was a small child in Barcelona. The last available study, conducted in 1994, indicated that 23 percent of girls and 15 percent of boys under the age of 17 in Spain had been sexually abused. Most abused children will never speak of their experience. As an adult survivor, Irene believes that disclosing her personal story will contribute to the prevention of future child sex abuse.

Sara (21) was six when she complained that someone close to the family was interfering with her, but it wasn't until she was ten that she was heard. The last available study, conducted in 1994, indicated that 23 percent of girls and 15 percent of boys under the age of 17 in Spain had been sexually abused. Most abused children will never speak of their experience. As an adult survivor, Sara believes that disclosing her personal story will contribute to the prevention of future child sex abuse.

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Sara (21) was six when she complained that someone close to the family was interfering with her, but it wasn't until she was ten that she was heard. The last available study, conducted in 1994, indicated that 23 percent of girls and 15 percent of boys under the age of 17 in Spain had been sexually abused. Most abused children will never speak of their experience. As an adult survivor, Sara believes that disclosing her personal story will contribute to the prevention of future child sex abuse.

The library lavatory where Jose's abuse took place. Jose (23) was abused by the neighborhood librarian when he was 13. His abuser showered him with gifts and money. Jose's mother found out when he was 16, pressed charges, and the librarian was sentenced to seven years in prison. The last available study, conducted in 1994, indicated that 23 percent of girls and 15 percent of boys under the age of 17 in Spain had been sexually abused. Most abused children will never speak of their experience. As an adult survivor, Jose believes that disclosing his personal story will contribute to the prevention of future child sex abuse.

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The library lavatory where Jose's abuse took place. Jose (23) was abused by the neighborhood librarian when he was 13. His abuser showered him with gifts and money. Jose's mother found out when he was 16, pressed charges, and the librarian was sentenced to seven years in prison. The last available study, conducted in 1994, indicated that 23 percent of girls and 15 percent of boys under the age of 17 in Spain had been sexually abused. Most abused children will never speak of their experience. As an adult survivor, Jose believes that disclosing his personal story will contribute to the prevention of future child sex abuse.

One of the places where Bartomeu's sexual abuse took place. Bartomeu (38) was sexually abused at the age of ten by a man who played football with him and his friends after school. He never spoke about it until telling his wife 28 years later. The last available study, conducted in 1994, indicated that 23 percent of girls and 15 percent of boys under the age of 17 in Spain had been sexually abused. Most abused children will never speak of their experience. As an adult survivor, Bartomeu believes that disclosing his personal story will contribute to the prevention of future child sex abuse.

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One of the places where Bartomeu's sexual abuse took place. Bartomeu (38) was sexually abused at the age of ten by a man who played football with him and his friends after school. He never spoke about it until telling his wife 28 years later. The last available study, conducted in 1994, indicated that 23 percent of girls and 15 percent of boys under the age of 17 in Spain had been sexually abused. Most abused children will never speak of their experience. As an adult survivor, Bartomeu believes that disclosing his personal story will contribute to the prevention of future child sex abuse.

Sara (21) was six when she complained that someone close to the family was interfering with her, but it wasn't until

Sara (21) was six when she complained that someone close to the family was interfering with her, but it wasn't until she was ten that she was heard. The last available study, conducted in 1994, indicated that 23 percent of girls and 15 percent of boys under the age of 17 in Spain had been sexually abused. Most abused children will never speak of their experience. As an adult survivor, Sara believes that disclosing her personal story will contribute to the prevention of future child sex abuse.